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DISCoVERINg ITALY

Italy is a popular destination for travellers worldwide, and certainly for Atlantic Canadians - with good reason, for there is much to experience and discover. No matter how many times you visit, you’ll make new discoveries - about the history, the climate, the mystique of “la dolce vita”, and the ubiquitous music. Yes, they really do sing in the streets! Finally, the cuisine, which varies from region to region, each with its own unique features. You can tour charming hill towns via incredible scenic drives, such as along the Amalfi coast, or through the Cinque Terre, with stops to see the art, the vineyards, the wildflowers, and classic gardens. Every vista can enchant and capture visitors, so that once visited, there is a compulsion to return, again and again… be warned, you will be captivated! Where should a first-time visitor

choose to go, when there is so much to see and do? It’s important not to pack too much into an initial visit. You need time to savour the atmosphere and reflect on your experience. You might want a taste of each region, and you can accomplish that with several tour companies. For example, Trafalgar has a tour called “Gladiators, Gondolas and Gold”. If you dream of Tuscany I recommend the tour called“Rome and Tuscan Highlights”. It starts with a one night stay in Rome, and a tour of the city, then moves on to Montecatini in Tuscany for the next six nights. From this base you make daily excursions throughout Tuscany, to Florence, Pisa, Siena, and San Gimignano. A tour like this is more comfortable and satisfying than changing hotels every day or two, because you have more local experiential time. After six days in Tuscany, you return to Rome by coach for a final night, unless you decide to extend your stay.

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FRIDAY, MAY 2“Viva Las Villa” - Annual Spring Fundraising Dinner & Auction at the SJ Trade & Convention Centre. Lobster dinner with live entertainment, silent & live auctions, eliminator and 50/50 draws and chances to win at the fun money casino. All proceeds will fund the construction/furnishing of a glassed in solarium for 90 residents currently living on the original site of the Loch Lomond Villa. Tickets ($100, limited number) are available by calling 643-7110 or visit: lochlomondvilla.com.

FRIDAY & SATuRDAY, MAY 2 & 3Semi-Annual Book Sale at Trinity Church (115 Charlotte Street). Donations of books, magazines, CDs & DVDs, cassettes & records. (no encyclopedias or Reader’s digests) are now being accepted at the Church Hall 9:00am-2:00pm (weekdays). To have large number of books picked up, leave number at 693-8558.Fundy Library Region Book Sale in Market Square, Saint John - Friday (10:00am-8:00pm) & Saturday (10:00am-3:00pm). Profits from the Book Sale are

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SATuRDAY, MAY 3Quispamsis Lions Club Market & Pancake Breakfast. Flea Market from 8:00am-1:00pm, Breakfast 9:00-11:00am, $6/person, family rate available.

SuNDAY, MAY 4Gospel Jamboree featuring Country & Southern Gospel music at the Lancaster Baptist Church (87 Church Avenue, West) from 2:00-4:00pm. No admission, free-will offering will be received. Come and bring a friend.Knights of Columbus Breakfast from 9:00-11:00am at 1300 Assumption Centre, Chapel Street West. Proceeds to the St. Joseph's Foundation.“It’s a Girl Thing” from 1:00-4:00pm at the SJ Arts Centre (20 Peel Plaza, across from the new Police Justice bldg) in support of Romero House and the SJ Vineyard Church Food Pantry & Outreach program will include a fashion show live music, door prizes and much more. Admission $6.

TuESDAY, MAY 6SJ Volunteer centre - “Success with the Job Interview” workshop with facilitator Dr. Beth Gilbert. Registration at 5:30pm, Workshop 6:00-8:00pm at 66 Waterloo Street, Training Room Suite 224. Pre-register by calling 658-1555 or email: training@nb.aibn.com. $15/members, $25/non-members, $10/students (please advise regarding mobility issues). Coffee/tea provided.

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SATuRDAY, MAY 10Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser (meat or vegetarian sauce) from 4:00-6:30pm at the Lancaster Baptist church

(87 Church Avenue West). $10/adults, $5/children 12 and under. Sponsored by Katie Hazen MacKay Chapter IODE.Remembrance Concert at 7:00pm, presented by St. Mark's United Church in Greendale West to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the WWI and the 75th anniversary of the beginning of WWII. Refreshments and a viewing of war memorabilia collection to follow. Tickets ($12/adults, $6/children 12 and under) can be obtained by calling the church office at 672-3320 or 672-8176. Clogging Event in Cornwall PEI (9:00am-5:00pm) at the Howard Johnson Dutch Inn. Registration starts at 8:15am. Registration $27/person. For more information contact: savoiepg@nb.sympatico.ca or 506-696-1844.“Magical Music & Divine Desserts” annual spring fundraiser in support of Fresh Start Services for Women Inc - helping reduce poverty and homelessness for women and their children in our area - at Hillcrest Church, 476 Lancaster Avenue, 7:00pm. Advance tickets are $15 at the Bank of Montreal, Lancaster

Mall (cash only) or call 635-4122 (Visa, MasterCard, Debit or cash). Tickets at the door $20 (cash).

SuNDAY, MAY 11Desa’s Sunday Night Country Jamboree, in support of the KV Food Basket, at the Civic Centre in Quispamsis (above the firehall, wheelchair accessible). Doors open at 6:30pm, show at 7:00pm with KV Country Band and MC, Bob Henry. Admission $5 & non-perishable food donations welcome.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14Noon Nugget - “Beyond Police Checks” - with facilitator Lorene Johnson and co-facilitator, Aimee Burgess. Registration 11:30-11:50am, workshop 12:00noon-1:00pm at the SJ Volunteer Centre, 66 Waterloo Street, Room 224. $15/members, $25/non-members. Pre-register or for more information 658-1555 or training@nb.aibn.com. Coffee/tea provided.

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BEST KIND oF RICE

Colin Sifton here from Holly’s Restaurant and Catering with another great question to answer. This week I got a question about rice. What is the best kind and what is the best way to cook it? This is a hard question to answer because there are over 40,000 different varieties of rice. To make it easy we can break this down into four major categories of rice; Indica, Japonica, aromatic and glutinous. Rice is one of the first seeds that humans started to eat. We can’t put an exact date on it, but historians say it is between 8,200–13,500 years old. It is the most consumed starch product and second most produced grain in the world after corn. Enough of the history, here are some ways to cook it and what rices are the best. Around here we do not have a lot of choices when it comes to rice. There is some that should never be used, but are the easiest to make. That’s right, Minute Rice and Uncle Ben’s style rice. These are simple rices that are not naturally

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produced and often just dehydrated. You just have to boil in water and serve. The most popular rice is basmati. A rice from India that is long grains and very aromatic if prepared correctly. The secret to good basmati rice is washing your rice. Rice contains a lot of starch and by washing it, you will produce a light fluffy rice. You should wash the rice in cold water until the water stops being so cloudy. The clearer the water, the less starch, which means a better product. Drain off as much water as possible. Add two times the amount of water as you have rice. Cover your pot and bring this to a boil. Turn your pot down to minimum and leave for about 20 minutes. Do not remove the cover to see how it is doing. This will release the steam and you will not end up with a good product. After the 20 minutes, remove from all heat, give the rice a good stir and leave it covered until you are ready to eat. Since Basmati rice is an aromatic rice, you can add to it to bring out the flavours. Often people sweat off diced onions, a bay leaf and two to three cloves in oil. Then add your

washed rice and water with a tablespoon of butter. Follow the same cooking procedure and you will find it has a touch of flavour. The French cook rice in an oven and it’s what we call Pilaf. You do not wash your rice but you cook it in a small amount of oil with some diced onions. Add twice the amount of water, butter, salt and pepper. Wrap your pot tight with foil and place in the oven. This take a little longer than the stove top method but produces a different flavour. I wish I could go on and maybe I can come back to rice another time as it does have such a long history and so many varieties that I could go on and on. I hope you try these new methods and stay away from the man made rice that is out there. 0040

Colin SiftonOwner/Chef, Holly’s Restaurant

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WSCP 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIoN

What Star Were You? On April 12, the West Side Cooperative Preschool celebrated 40 years of education through play at St. Mark’s United Church. Red, Green, Blue and Silver stars helped identify members from across the decades, some even boasted all four colours! Past and present members were delighted at the walk down memory lane: Original, quality wooden toys, well-loved books, memorable finger play poems and songs, newspaper clippings documenting our milestones, and of course, the Lieutenant Governor General’s Award for early learning literacy. Anneke Gerrits was so excited she lost a tooth! In cooperative fashion, everyone leant a hand to help her find it on the gym floor! A current member and grandmother marveled at the class picture of her son and his wife, proof positive that relationships forged at the preschool last a lifetime! Heather Gillis, current president of the parent cooperative, delighted in reminding guests how inclusive our preschool is and how much children and parents learn from each other. Heather also accepted a congratulatory plaque from MLA Dorothy Shephard. Ms Shephard was busy tweeting her constituents about the event and was very pleased with the turnout. Teachers, past and present, are proud to have been a part of such a progressive, inclusive school and thought the day was wonderful. The organizing committee would like to thank current members for their support in making this event such a success. We would also like to thank all businesses and individuals who supported us with gifts to our silent auction along with our fabulous article in The Tides on April 1. (Definitely not an April Fool’s joke!)

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ensure New Brunswickers, who are blind or partially sighted, have the confidence, skills and opportunities to fully participate in life. Our volunteers are there every step of the way. Together we offer a guiding hand, a listening ear, and a return to independence for many people. In honour of National Volunteer Week, which was April 6–12, CNIB would like to thank our dedicated volunteers. Together we’re making a significant difference in the lives of New Brunswickers who are blind or partially sighted. Christine Kennedy-Babineau, Coordinator, Volunteer Services, CNIB New Brunswick. 2731

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David Grandy, coach of the SJHS Greyhounds and the UNB Saint John Seawolves Football Teams, was recently named Coach of the Year. The announcement was made recently in Fredericton at the AGM of Football New Brunswick. David was honoured for all

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of the volunteer time he puts in and for running such excellent programs. His teams do well on the field and off the field. It was recognized his teams are always disciplined, dedicated and have a lot of character. Teacher and coach, Grandy puts in a lot of volunteer hours into our school and his players greatly benefit from his dedication. 2751

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248 Milford Road, 672-2400, milfordcommunitycentre.com Card night - Auction 45’s on Mondays at 7:00pm (except for holiday Mondays). Everyone Welcome!Friday, April 25; May 9 & 23; June 20 - Movie Nights, free admission and canteen will be available. Visit our Facebook page for up-coming movie titles.Saturday, May 24 - Flea Market, call the Centre (672-2400/635-4822) to book your table (small fee). The Milford Community Centre is looking to start a mini-hockey night and a drop-in centre for the kids to hang out. Volunteers are needed to organize these events or donations of games, etc. Criminal record checks will be required. The Milford Community Centre is available to be rented for your upcoming events, please contact the Centre for more information. For more information on any of the events, please call the Centre. 0033

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The Lancaster Peewee AA Thunder (Team Robson) ended their season, with a Provincial Championship, on March 30. This group of 11 and 12 year old players had an outstanding season. It began in November when they won their first banner at their home tournament, “LMHA Southern Open”. They practiced and continued to play hard leading up to Christmas and it paid off as they brought home their second banner from the “Irving Oil Christmas Tournament”. In February the boys headed north to Dalhousie NB where they were 4-0 going into the finals. The final game went to a shootout after three periods of play and overtime, the boys brought home another banner “Fitzpatrick Restigouche North Tournament”. On March 22, the Thunder headed to St. Stephen to play in the Southern New Brunswick Day of Champions. A hard game was played against the Hampton Huskies, the boys came out winner of the Day of Champions. The March 28 weekend was the Provincials, in which the players

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am writing to say that my Mom is the most caring, hardworking woman I know. She is a giver to everyone and never puts herself ahead of others. She has worked at a seniors home for over 40 years. She has taken in

other kids and adults even though she had her own 3 kids to care for. She did it out of the goodness of her heart. That’s just my Mom. She took time o� work to care for us when we were small. When we were school aged she always made sure there was fresh bread and hot cinnamon rolls coming out of the oven when we got o� the bus. She has had some pretty tough obstacles in her life too but always � nds a way to get through it and was always so positive. At age 47 she lost her best friend. Her sister passed away at the age of 45 with cancer and our Dad had a serious car accident and later on had a farm accident and lost a limb. I wish I had her strength to carry on like she does. I think Mom well deserves to have someone else cook her dinner and have a night away to enjoy and maybe relax. She works full time and then comes home to clean for another 3 or 4 hours before hitting her pillow. There’s just so much I could write down on paper about how grateful I am to have a mother that I do. I’m blessed to have her. I hope my Mom has the best Mother’s Day. I love you Mom. Hugs and Kisses from your daughter Heather. XOXO

~ Heather N. Belleisle Creek, NB

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LISTEN IN by Jeff Liberty

LoCAL NEW PoP STAR

Last week I took a trip uptown to the funky candy shop the Freak Lunchbox to meet up and interview a newly christened Pop Star. The aforementioned rising star is no other than 17 year old Kyle McVea, a grade 12 student at Kennebecasis Valley High

School. Kyle is the only East Coast member (the other members are all from the GTA) of the winning group Rebel Coast who were just crowned the winners of the YTV “The Next Star: Supergroup”! I first met and witnessed Kyle’s immense talents when he was a contestant and I was a judge for Saint John Idol a few years ago on the boardwalk. It just goes to show if you

work hard and have raw talent anything is possible if you want it bad enough! Here is how our chat went down. Tell me about the whole experience? Kyle – Um, A lot of it didn’t really seem like it was all happening at the time. Most of it happened last summer. It’s such a surreal feeling to talk about it now. It (winning!) hasn’t really sunk in. Jeff - Being in a boy band/SuperGroup is there any internal competition for popularity? Any clash of ego’s on the show with the other contestants? Kyle – “No, it’s been a pretty mutual experience for Rebel Coast. We are doing it all together is how everyone feels. I’m also pretty close friends with Electric Ave (runner up’s on the show). I talk to them all daily”. Jeff - You guys currently have only two songs/singles; “We are the Brave” and “Don’t Stop Now”. Are there plans for new recordings soon? Do you have a hand in the writing or are you just brought songs to record? Kyle – “Yes we have plans to record more. We are writing as well so we have our own input in the material along with other writers. I am very excited about our future. The Wall Street Journal just did an article on us”! (Read the article here - online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20140413-901398.html). Kyle credits his family, friends and coaches for all their support saying, “Some friends even came to Toronto for support! It was a real tear fest” he laughs. “I couldn’t have done without them” he continues when referencing how the show’s vocal coach and dance choreographer, Sarah Morrison and Nico Archambault, helped him with his performance. It couldn’t have happened to a more talented and down to earth individual! For everything else on Rebel Coast -rebelcoastmusic.com. 0041

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CoMPASSIoNATE FRIENDS oF CANADA

Established April 13 of 2009, we have reached our 5th year anniversary date and want to gain more awareness and provide our community with support. By reaching out and helping those in need, through our own experience by offering support, understanding, grief education and ‘hope’ for the future to all parents who have experienced the death of a child. Our purpose is to aid in the positive reconciliation of grief and foster the physical and emotional health of bereaved parents and their surviving children. Our objective is to help those in their community, including family, friends, co-workers, employers and professionals to be supportive. The Saint John Chapter of The Compassionate Friends of Canada meets the second & last Monday of the month at St. Joseph's Community Centre, 116 Coburg Street from 7:00-9:00pm. For more information contact: Pamela Hopey 696-7786, Rose McPhee 672-7019 or email: Saintjohn@tcfcanada.net. 2718

MISSING CAT

Tom is a large, shorthaired, grey male with 4 white feet, white bib and some white on his

face. He has a small tear in one ear. He’s quite friendly. Tom has been missing since April 6th in the Martinon area. Possibly in the Stevens Road, Avery Lane, Nature’s Way, Rideau Street, Vair’s

Cove, Martinon Yacht Club (MYC) area. If anyone has ANY information on Tom’s

whereabouts, please contact

Nancy at 738-2708. We are very worried about our family pet.

A DAY IN HER SHoES

Every spring, women unite for an evening of glitz and glamour! A Day in Her Shoes is a great opportunity to unite with other women to promote positive mental health while supporting a great cause! Last year’s

event sold out quickly with 400 women in attendance. CMHA of New Brunswick Saint John, Satellite Office is pleased to announce this year’s guest speaker is Nova Scotia native Helen MacDonnell - Mental Health Advocate and Founder of Women & Wellness. As an advocate, Helen promotes individuals to find the courage to “speak, not whisper” about mental health. Hors d’oeuvres, wine and beverages, and a silent auction accompany the season’s best fashion show, which takes place Wednesday, May 7 in the Market

Square Atrium. The latest in spring fashions from local retailers will be featured. Tickets for this special event are available at Manchester Shoe Salon, CMHA of New Brunswick office (15th floor of City Hall) online at: nb.cmha.ca or by calling 506-633-1705. A Day in Her Shoes is proudly sponsored by MindCare New Brunswick, Province of New Brunswick, Eli Lilly Canada, Saint John Suicide Prevention Committee, 97.3 The Wave, Telegraph Journal, Market Square and Manchester Shoe Salon. 2761

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ASIAN HERITAgE MoNTH CELEBRATIoNS

May is Asian Heritage Month, declared by the Government of Canada in December 2001. This acknowledges the long and rich history of Asian Canadians and their contributions to Canada. It also provides an opportunity for Canadians across the country to reflect on and celebrate the contributions of Canadians of Asian heritage to the growth and prosperity of Canada. The Saint John Chapter of the Asian Heritage Society of New Brunswick (AHSNB-SJ) has been celebrating the May since 2008. Our events receive public attention and financial support from all levels of the government. This May, our celebrations include:Sunday, May 4 - 2:00pm, Market Square Atrium - Opening Ceremony of the month long Asian Heritage Celebration in greater Saint John.Saturday, May 17 - 1:00pm, St. John the Baptist Church, 54 Broad Street - Asian Culinary Workshop.Wednesday, May 21 - 12:00noon, YMCA's Settlement Services, 130 Broadview Ave - Vietnamese Culture Presentation

Saturday, May 24 - 7:00pm, Imperial Theatre - Asian Heritage Gala. At the SJ Free Public Library:Wednesday, May 7 - 12:00noon, Lunch & Learn: Cultural Clashes; 6:30pm, Asian Film Series #1.Wednesday, May 14 - 12:00noon, Lunch & Learn: Wedding & Funeral Practices in Asian Countries; 6:30 pm, Asian Film Series #3.May 2-May 31 - Art Exhibit. At the Kennebecasis Free Public Library:

Thursday, May 8 - 6:30 pm, Asian Film Series #2.Saturday, May 10 - 2:00pm, Opening Ceremony for the month long Art Exhibit at the Kennebecasis Free Public Library.Tuesday, May 13 - 12:00noon, Lunch & Learn: Cultural Clashes.Tuesday, May 20 - 12:00noon, Lunch & Learn: Wedding & Funeral Practices in Asian Countries.Thursday, May 22 - 6:30pm, Asian Film Series #4. 2579

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If you have an interest in wild birds, mammals, fish, amphibians, wildflowers, geology, or any other aspect of our natural world, why not consider attending a meeting of the Saint John Naturalists’ Club (SJNC) or taking part in our diverse selection of workshops and field trips? On Saturday, May 3 Paul Mansz will lead a field trip to the Jemseg area for Waterfowl and Spring Migrants. On Saturday, May 10 Jim Wilson will lead a Warbler Identification workshop at the Rockwood Park Interpretation Centre. As seats are limited for this workshop, please pre-register with Joanne Savage by calling 847-4245 or emailing her at davidsavage@rogers.com. The Monday, May 12 regular club meeting 7:00pm at the NB Museum in Market Square features John Klymko who will discuss the Maritimes Butterfly Atlas. Meetings, workshops and outings are open to one and all without charge, Saint John Naturalists’ Club members or not. For more information on the upcoming activities and on the SJNC, visit: saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org, follow us on Facebook as “Nature Saint John” or call Hank Scarth at 216-0624. 2567

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Annual Volunteer Luncheon, Giving Purpose and Meaning to Every Life: Volunteers are an integral part of any not-for-profit organization. We celebrated our Volunteers at Kennebec Manor with a delicious luncheon. The atmosphere was jovial and fun with our Leadership Team making everyone feel welcome and appreciated. Volunteering brings together a diverse range of people with varied backgrounds.

We benefit from many ages from high school students to seniors. In addition, our most senior volunteer is in her eighties and enjoys many visits in a month. It takes a community to raise children and also to enhance the lives of elders who were once active participants in our society. We thank you for all that you do and the smile and love you bring to our homes. If you like to have fun, socialize, bake, read, do crafts, garden or enjoy participating in events in the community, please give us a call at 632-9628, ext. 109 or drop in to see us! 0027

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gET FRESH WITH FooD by Dave Wolpin

IS CoCoNuT oIL REALLY gooD FoR You?

The entire field of nutrition is an ever shifting slider on a scale that weighs the collective opinions of millions of educated professionals and researchers. It is for this reason that I always try to have an open mind towards new ideas and criticism. Although, there are certain things that I

have enough confidence to say that we know for sure. We know that the further a food is from its natural state, the less healthy it is likely to be. We know that refined sugars and high-fructose corn syrup are poisonous for the human body. We also know that if you can’t pronounce most of the ingredients on the package, then it’s not really food. So when a customer challenges me about

something I am confident about, it can turn my world upside down. Recently, a customer was upset that I would recommend coconut oil as a healthy option. She quoted canola oil as a healthy oil, showing a graph about the saturated fat content of different oils that she received from a dietician. Naturally, I thought this was not true. I felt inclined to write her a letter explaining what the research shows. However, the research is not conclusive. I talked to Bruce Sweeney and he said, "…if you eat food the way nature intended, you will live the way nature intended!!!" He also pointed me to a couple articles, which paint a beautiful picture of the health benefits of coconut oil. On the other side of the coin, coconut oil has one of the highest levels of saturated fat of any of the commonly consumed oils. For this reason, it has been warned against for those who struggle with heart problems. There are, however, different types of saturated fats; some raise good cholesterol and others raise bad cholesterol. I read about coconut oil from about 15 credible sources and what it boils down to is a balanced scale of pros and cons. While I am 100% confident that canola oil is not healthy, coconut oil has time and a place. Kris Carr, a cancer survivor who wrote Crazy Sexy Diet, wrote a very well expounded article about the subject that seems to be perfectly representative of all the research I have done. Saying it better than I ever would, she concludes that, "coconut oil is neither a menace nor a miracle food. Coconut should be treated the same as other high-fat plant foods: enjoyed primarily as a whole food. It is loaded with fiber, vitamin E and phytochemicals and has powerful antimicrobial properties. However, it should be viewed like other concentrated oils: a food that provides a lot of calories with few nutrients. When your diet is high in concentrated fats, it can be difficult to meet your needs for other nutrients. Use some coconut oil when preparing special-occasion treats, but don’t rely on it daily. Base your diet on whole plant foods, and when you do use coconut oil, make sure it is organic and virgin." 0039

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CHERRY BRooK Zoo uPDATE

Please note: the Earth Day event which had been planned for April 27 is being rescheduled. Watch for further information. New zoo volunteers are always welcomed. Several training sessions for new volunteers (ages 16-seniors) take place May. Please call the zoo office 634-1440 for dates and times. Volunteer applications are at the zoo office or online at: cherrybrookzoo.com. Claws Mini Golf Course and Vanished Kingdom Park both reopen around May 1 (depending on the weather!). Your zoo continues to depend on your financial support by visiting the zoo, attending special events, booking a Birthday Party, catered seminars, become a monthly sponsor, become a member of the Animal Sponsor Program. Volunteer Diana is again hosting the very popular Zoo Yard Sale in June. If you have any yard sale donations just drop them at the Zoo office. All yard sale proceeds go right into the daily animals care budget. Diana is hoping to make over $1000 this year. Let’s celebrate Cherry Brook Zoo’s 40th anniversary all year. Zoo office 634-1440; Zoo hours 10:00am-5:00pm every day. 2736

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LANCASTER LEgIoN # 69Wilson Street, Saint John, Phone 635-8095, www.rcl69.ca.Tuesdays - 7:30pm, Crib, upstairs.Wednesdays - 1:00-4:00pm, Seniors meet upstairs.Friday, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - Karaoke with Jason, downstairs.Saturday, May 3, 17, 31 - 2:00-5:00pm, Don & Del, downstairs.Saturday, May 17 - 9:00pm, Singles Dance (upstairs) with Second Time Around, $6.Saturday, May 10, 24 - 3:30-6:30pm, Jed & Moe, downstairs.Sunday, May 4, 18 - 8:00-11:00pm, Burke

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Saint Rose School proudly presents The Wizard of Oz on Thursday, May 8 & Friday, May 9 at 6:30pm and a matinee on Saturday, May 10 at 2:00pm. This spring musical includes a cast of 65 children in grades two to five. Tickets are $5/adults, $3/children and$15/family of 5. For more information, please contact the school at 658-5364. 2738

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"SKATE INTo SuMMER 2014"

The Speed Skate New Brunswick Summer camp (for ages 10 & up) will be held at the Qplex July 7-10. This is a multi-level camp suitable for first time and experienced speed skaters. Skaters from other sports will improve speed, strength and power, while learning about this exciting sport. Coaches include SSC and SSNB coaches, and Olympic medalist Anouk English. Everyone will have two ice sessions and dryland training each day as well as fun camp activities and a barbeque. Family discounts and rental skates are available. Children ages 7-9 may attend if parent/guardian present and registration is approved. Check the Saint John Amateur Speed Skating Club website at: sjpeedskaters.ca or email sjassc@gmail.com. 2756

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MuSINgS by Debbie Hickey

TV WATCHINg NEWEST DANgER?

I don’t know if you have heard of the recent study on the health concerns of television watching. There have been a number of studies and reports and news articles regarding the western world’s sedentary lifestyle and the dangers of our excessive sitting. This latest is from researcher J. Lennert Veerman, of the University of Queensland, Australia, and colleagues in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, who state categorically "Every single hour of TV viewed may shorten life by as much as 22 minutes". this doesn’t sound like much, just 22 minutes, until you start to do the math. Here goes . . . Further online research seems pretty consistent that the average Canadian adult watches 30 hours of television per week. Over a 52 week period that would be 1560 hours per year, which is

65 days (those are 24 hour days folks). That would be better than 2 months per year. If each hour watched is indeed a 22 minute reduction in your lifespan, that is 572 hours per year, 23.8 days . . . over three weeks per year. Still doesn’t seem that scarely. Three weeks, phtt . . . so what. But wait. If you consider the longer term, say just to age 75, those numbers get more serious. From age 20 to age 75, that is 85,800 hours (9.79 YEARS) of watching tv. Using that same 22/60 ratio, that adult television watcher will live 3.59 years less than the non TV watcher. And likely be less healthy during those latter years to boot. Let’s get real though. I don’t actually expect millions of adults to just turn off the television tomorrow (although the advertising dollars that could drive to print publications like ours would be wonderful!). A more realistic suggestion would be to get up and move at least a little rather than spend the whole time sitting. Get rid of the remote and get

up to change the channel. Take a walk around the living room during every commercial break. Drag out that old stationary bike and put in a few miles (okay kilometers) while watching the news. According to Dr Oz, walking just ten extra minutes per day can gain you 2 more years of life. That might not totally negate the TV watching, but it all helps. “If everyone demanded peace instead of another television set, then there'd be peace.” ~ John Lennon. 0002

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